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How the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

King’s work was about diversity: Dr. Marcus Bright King’s actions reflected an understanding that embracing diversity was essential to advancing his civil rights and social justice mission. King advocated for social inclusion by challenging racial segregation and promoting integration in multiple aspects of life.

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Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 168 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Eric Hogue

The Change Leader, Inc.

Since 2018, Hogue has served as vice president of University Advancement, directing a comprehensive fundraising program totaling more than $45 million, including $33.5 I was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, so I did big tenant work at the Ohio Valley Conference. million for the Armstrong Center Campaign.

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Week roundup: How the Israel-Hamas war is affecting colleges, universities

University Business

Among the most recent developments of conflict across the nation’s colleges and universities, college leaders are increasingly stepping away from maintaining neutrality and instead opting to denounce Hamas’ Oct. Social Justice for Palestine (SJP), a national student group, organizes many such protests.